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The Iron

September 19 - September 20
RIDERS WEEKEND 2026🔥
Get ready to Ride or Drive the most challenging and Scenic Route in the U.S.! Period!
The AMG Road Crew proudly brings you the FINAL AMG GROUP RIDE on the completed revised version of **THE IRON KY** right here in Central Appalachia!
⚠️ THIS IS FOR ADVANCED RIDERS AND DRIVERS ONLY!
⚠️ THE IRON KY IS NO JOKE!
Over the last four years, we have expanded and evolved THE IRON KY to make it more challenging, more technical, and more unforgettable each season. Now we bring you the final completed version:
🔥 THE IRON KY — “THE CREATOR’S CHOICE” 🔥
This year’s route combines the best of all previous versions into one final Appalachian challenge featuring:
✔️ Over 700 Miles
✔️ 4 Central Appalachian State Lines(KY, WV, VA, and TN)
✔️ 17+ Hours of Ride Time
✔️ Technical Mountain Curves
✔️ Epic Appalachian Mountain Scenery
✔️ Uniquely Appalachian Points of Interest
✔️ Red River Gorge KY
✔️ Hatfield & McCoy Country
✔️ Some of the Best Riding Roads in America
After this year’s Annual AMG Group Ride, the completed final version of THE IRON KY will officially be added to our Interactive Map and REVER route system.
After that, the only way to earn the coveted:
🏴 THE IRON KY PATCH
🏴 THE IRON KY DECAL
will be to complete the route in LESS THAN 24 HOURS and prove it using the official guidelines on THE IRON KY Facebook Page.
There are ONLY TWO WAYS to earn the Patch:
1️⃣ Complete THE IRON KY in under 24 hours and prove it.
2️⃣ Complete the Annual AMG Group Ride with us.
The Patch cannot be bought.
It must be earned.
Do you have what it takes to become an Appalachian Iron Warrior?
This incredible route includes sections of legendary Backroads of Appalachia Mobile Application and AMG REVER Mobile Application routes including:
▪️ DragonSlayer Hwy 160
▪️ Coal Train 421
▪️ The Slingshot
▪️ Ride The River Dragon
▪️ Eye of the Dragon (Nada Tunnel)
▪️ The Hornet
▪️ Hatfield and McCoy Trails Devil’s Den WV
▪️ And many more!

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  • Start: September 19
  • End: September 20
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